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Contemporary Readings in Social Problems - Softcover

 
9781412965309: Contemporary Readings in Social Problems
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1412965306 ISBN 13: 9781412965309
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Contemporary Readings in Social Problems includes a broad range of topics from different perspectives and encourages students to explore complex social issues. The many esteemed articles included in this collection have been carefully selected and edited to make them more accessible to undergraduate students.
 
Introducing students to original writings on major topics in social problems, this reader brings real-world examples into courses covering social problems and is sure to spark interesting class discussion.

Key Features

  • Focuses on teaching both theory and application, providing a more contemporary view of social problems and integrating a global perspective
  • Presents in-depth material in a clear and concise collection of well-edited, accessible articles
  • Includes unique pedagogy, featuring a detailed table of contents with article abstracts; a topic guide to help instructors better integrate the material into their courses; article introductions written by the Editor; discussion questions for each article; and a detailed list of internet links for further exploration
  • Provides a value-priced selection of 32 outstanding readings


Intended Audience
This comprehensive reader is an ideal supplemental text for undergraduate students enrolled in Social Problems, Sociological Theory, Introduction to Sociology, Global Issues, or Special Topics courses in departments of sociology.

Contributor to the SAGE/Pine Forge ASA Teaching Innovations & Professional Development Awards Fund

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About the Author

Anna Leon-Guerrero is Professor of Sociology at Pacific Lutheran University in Washington. She received her PhD in sociology from the University of California–Los Angeles. She was the recipient of the university’s Faculty Excellence Award and the K. T. Tang Award for Excellence. She is the author of and Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action, 7th Edition, and co-author (with Chava Frankfort-Nachmias and Georgiann Davis) of Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, 10th Edition (both with Sage). 

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Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1412965306
ISBN 13 
9781412965309
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
384
Editor
Leon-Guerrero Anna, Zentgraf Kristine